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Automotive body	629.26
Automotive electrics	629.254
Automotive emissions	629.2528
Brakes	629.246
Electric car OR Electric vehicle	629.2293 OR 629.2502
Engine management	629.25
Fault diagnostics	629.28
Fuel systems	629.2506, 629.253
Steering	629.247
Suspension	629.243
Transmissions	629.244

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Automotive Technician Training by Att Training Att Training Ltd; Tom Denton A blended learning approach to automotive engineering at levels one to three. Produced alongside the ATT online learning resources, this textbook covers all the theory and technology sections that students need to learn in order to pass levels 1, 2 and 3 automotive courses. It is recommended by the Institute of the Motor Industry and is also ideal for exams run by other awarding bodies. Unlike the current textbooks on the market though, this title takes a blended learning approach, using interactive features that make learning more enjoyable as well as more effective. When linked with the ATT online resources it provides a comprehensive package that includes activities, video footage, assessments and further reading. Information and activities are set out in sequence so as to meet teacher and learner needs as well as qualification requirements. Tom Denton is the leading UK automotive author with a teaching career spanning lecturer to head of automotive engineering in a large college. His nine automotive textbooks published since 1995 are bestsellers and led to his authoring of the Automotive Technician Training multimedia system that is in common use in the UK, USA and several other countries.
Call Number: 629.2872 DEN
ISBN: 9780415720380
Publication Date: 2014

eBooks in the Library

This practical guide helps teach a basic understanding of how automobiles function.

Fundamentals of Automotive and Engine Technology : Standard Drives, Hybrid Drives, Brakes, Safety Systems

Provides a comprehensive description of significant components of automotive technology.

Autodata

Autodata

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On the web

Australian Design Rules 31/03
Australian Design Rules 35/05
Australian Standards
Safety Recalls for Cars : Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Government listing of safety recalls for cars - due to defects in safety of vehicles, eg. airbags faulty
Australian Road Research Board The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) is the source of independent expert transport knowledge, advising key decision makers on our nation’s most important challenges. ARRB has a strong heritage supporting and delivering high quality applied research for Australian and New Zealand state road agencies (our Members) and for the community. ARRB’s team analyse and interpret global research and apply it to the Australian and New Zealand context. In 2017, we are moving boldly into the future with a new vision and mission statement leading the way. We do this on behalf of our Members and the community. This mission is about creating knowledge for tomorrow’s transport challenges, and solutions for today. Reminiscent of its primary purpose and application in 1960 when founded, ARRB’s core business is once again enlivened: it exists to serve the research needs of its Members, and maintain its reputation as a national interest, applied research organisation. Hence, our vision is born: to deliver an ‘adaptable connected future’ for every road user. One such step to accomplishing this, is through the unification of all ARRB’s businesses and services under the one ARRB brand, and through the formation of multi-disciplinary teams with highly evolved skills. In doing so, valued clients will have access to expanded specialist resources company-wide, and will benefit from the complete ARRB experience.
Humans and the Machine - Considerations for Operation of Current Market “Automated Vehicles” : ARRB With the approaching dawn of driverless vehicles, the automotive industry is readying the public market through “incremental” introductions of new and evolving driver assistance and safety features. However, as vehicles become equipped with more and more of these features, there is an increased demand on the driver to adapt a new and different driving style; having to learn, operate and interact with the technology. ARRB, on behalf of VicRoads, has been working on understanding the capabilities and functions of current market Automated Vehicles (AVs) to assess how these assistance features will impact the road network. In evaluation of the features, qualitative trialling of available vehicles was undertaken on Melbourne’s Eastlink, with the driver and passengers taking note of a range of performance aspects. Some of what was noted included the presentation of the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), involving aspects such as: How intuitive are the features to use (i.e. to engage/disengage) and understand? How much confidence does it instil in the driver?
Switched On Driving - Understanding what your new car can do for you : ARRB While present-day vehicles may not yet be “driverless”, the car industry is including a multitude of features to help give drivers a taste of the future, enabling a safer system. In a current project, ARRB, ConnectEast and LaTrobe University, on behalf of VicRoads, has engaged with a variety of vehicle manufacturers to understand and assess the driver assist features included in market-available vehicles. "One interesting observation is that drivers are often more interested in knowing how to switch off these additional driving features than they are in understanding how to use them, or how they can benefit from them" says Ms Danielle Berry, a Network Operations Engineer at ARRB.
Transport : Dept of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities Safe, efficient and sustainable domestic and international transport systems are vital to Australia's continuing prosperity. The Australian Government, through the Department, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by supporting and enhancing our transport systems. The Department provides strategic policy advice to assist the Government to shape the framework underpinning road, rail, maritime and aviation transport in Australia. Through its central office located in Canberra and its regional office network, the Department provides a diverse range of day-to-day services to the transport sector and the community.
Vehicle regulation : Dept of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities This website provides links to information addressing vehicle standards, vehicle recalls, transportation of dangerous goods, and more. Please follow the links below for details on the topic of interest.
Vehicle modifications and defects : VicRoads This webpage provides information about vehicle modifications, what do to if you receive a vehicle defect notice and written-off vehicles.
Samarins Illustrated Automotive Dictionary
Shell Engine Oils and Lubricants
Automotive competitions : World Skills Australia
Competitions in the Automotive areas of: Auto Electrical; Auto body Repair; Automotive Mechanics; Heavy Vehicle Mechanics; Motorcycle Mechanics; Vehicle Painting; VETIS Automotive Services